Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, has reportedly ended his life.
His death is the aftermath of a legal ruling that ordered him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2025, after a prolonged and contentious custody battle with his ex-wife.
Reports indicate that the 36 years old cardiologist had been embroiled in a lengthy divorce case that included disputes over child custody and financial obligations.
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The court’s decision, which favoured his ex-wife, was said to have placed an immense financial burden on him.
A Nigerian American, Clayton Udo, confirmed the incident in a post on X.com.
In the post, he revealed that the legal process had devastated Dr. Erinne both financially and emotionally.
“The abuse of African men in the USA must come to an end. In a deeply troubling case, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, an American-trained cardiologist, allegedly took his own life after an American court ordered him to pay his ex-wife $15,000 monthly, following a prolonged and contentious divorce case.
Below are five things you should know about Late Dr Ikenna Erinne
- He hails from Anambra state, Nigeria.
- He got married to his wife Suzette Chibuogu Van-Lare in 2020.
- The couple shared two children
- He was a cardiologist in Townson Maryland and affliated with other hospitals.
- Late Ikenna graduated from Morehouse school of medicine and has been in practice for 11-20 years.
Another member of the Nigerian community in the US, Obim Onujiogu, confirmed Erinne’s death in a post on his Facebook page. Obim described him as a compassionate healer and devoted family man.
He also announced that Erinne’s funeral would be held on Monday in Maryland, United States.
May the soul of Late Dr Ikenna Erinne rest in perfect peace.
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